Jose Ortiz Flores, 74, of Oxford, died Monday, March 5, 2018, at Neighborhood Hospice, West Chester. He was the husband of Teresa Ayllon Jacome. Born in Pachuquilla, Almoloya de Alquisiras, Mexico, he was the son of the late Manuel Ortiz and the late Angelina Flores. He was a mushroom picker and Phillips Mushroom in Oxford. Jose enjoyed working and being with his family and friends.…
• There’s a new restaurant in town. La Piña Valley Cantina had a soft opening in February, but held its ribbon-cutting on Friday, March 2. La Piña owners David and Fay Steiger said the restaurant — at 96 Wilmington Pike (Route 202) in the Garnet Valley Plaza — is a modern Mexican restaurant with a tequila/ mescal bar featuring 70 different brands. It’s open 11…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Charcoal Large and in charge is the perfect way to describe Charcoal; he's a big guy with an even bigger personality. This handsome 10-year old knows just what he wants — all your attention, all to himself. He would do best in a home without other cats or small…
Welcome to the second snowstorm in the last week for the Chester County region! I am practicing my “hygge” as I watch the flakes steadily pour down and stick to the ground this morning. If you haven’t heard of the term, hygge is the Danish term for “cozy” and it’s a lifestyle in their country. Small pleasures that keep the winter blues at bay such…
The March 7 snowstorm has forced a postponement of the regularly scheduled meeting of the Chadds Ford Township Board of Supervisors.The meeting will now be held 7 p.m., Thursday, March 8 at the municipal building. Supervisors are expected to announce their decision on whether to continue challenging the Pettinaro commercial development planned for Ridge Road at Route 202.
Pennsylvania State Police • A 46-year-old woman was ripped off on Feb. 15 when someone took her coat containing $150, a driver's license and a bank debit card. The incident happened at 451 Wilmington Pike in Concord Township. • Police said Rachael Louise Zappacosta, 39, stole more than $300 worth of merchandise from Wegmans at 7:23 p.m. on Feb. 18. The report offered no other…
Kennett Square Borough Council Monday night unanimously approved a resolution asking the state and federal legislators to take stronger action against gun violence. While the vote was unanimous, some residents disagreed. According to Wayne Braffman, council member and chairman of the Kennett Area Democrats, he got the resolution from Downingtown. He then shared it with Andrew Anton, a candidate seeking the Democratic Party's nomination to…
Due to the forecasted snow storm tonight into tomorrow, Delaware County Government Center and Courthouse and other county offices will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, March 7. Update: Concord Township, Garnet Valley School District and the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District have also announced they will be closed March 7. Update: Kennett Consolidated School District has also closed school for March 7 and Kennett Square Borough is under a snow emergency.
Commonwealth asks drivers to avoid, postpone unnecessary travel. With a new severe weather system forecast to impact wide areas of eastern Pennsylvania Wednesday, Governor Tom Wolf said state agencies have prepared an aggressive plan to reduce disruptions, but he added that postponing any unnecessary travel will help state crews in meeting their missions. “This storm may not have the extremely high winds as the one…
Winter storm warning in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday evening until 3 a.m. Thursday. * What...heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches, are expected, especially near and just west of the interstate 95 corridor and in the hilly areas of southeastern Pennsylvania and northeastern New Jersey. * Where...portions of central, northern and northwest New…
In the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Florida, we saw the same cycle of reaction from politicians. A lot of thoughts and prayers were offered. Some possible legislation was floated. But no real action was taken. State Rep. Stephen Barrar of the 160th, however, did take action. He co-sponsored House Bill 1400, which would create universal background checks for every…